A leafy spot in Hillegersberg Zuid
This ground-floor apartment sits on the Malvastraat, a quiet road in the bosky part of Hillegersberg Zuid, right by the water. The neighbourhood is part of Rotterdam, and the home dates from 1931. The asking price is €485,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam sits at a different level, but here the price is what it is.
The home itself
This benedenwoning spans one floor and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 78 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 82 m². The agent mentions a northeast-facing back garden of 79 m². The home has roof, floor and wall insulation as well as double glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a homeowners' association fee of €11,000.
Life in Hillegersberg Zuid
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.58, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Safe, clean neighbourhood with good connection to the centre and educational opportunities." Another notes: "Quiet and not too far." A third resident mentions that there is not much to do, but that a lot is accessible by bike. The neighbourhood has around 8,440 inhabitants, and about 67% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Hillegersberg Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with Lidl and SPAR express a couple of streets away. De Bergse Zonnebloem primary school is on your doorstep, and IKC De Lis is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Lis, and the Service Schiebroekse Apotheek is just around the corner. Tram and bus stop Bergpolderplein is a couple of streets away, with lines 6 and 174, and Rotterdam Noord station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all the usual city amenities, as you would expect from the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €439,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €288,000 to €439,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 61 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with 3% of buildings in the area having an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including @Work Makelaardij.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Malvastraat 4B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €485,000 is 10% above the WOZ value of €439,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 52%, from €288,000 in 2020 to €439,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) with three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. It spans one floor. The agent lists the living area as 78 m², while the BAG registration states 82 m². There is a northeast-facing back garden of 79 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also mentions that the home has roof, floor and wall insulation as well as double glazing, which may help with keeping the home warm, but the label itself is what it is.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on area-level data from the Klimaateffectatlas, which shows that 3% of buildings in the neighbourhood have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, about 333 metres away. Lidl is at 574 metres, SPAR express at 586 metres, and Dirk at 653 metres. Albert Heijn is about 963 metres away. All are within easy walking distance or a short bike ride.
What schools are close to this home?
De Bergse Zonnebloem primary school is about 171 metres away, and IKC De Lis is at 490 metres. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 1.6 km away. There are also several special education schools within a few hundred metres, such as Accent VSO Op Noord and Schats School Noord.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest public transport stop is Bergpolderplein, about 296 metres away, served by tram and bus lines 6 and 174. Kleiweg RET tram stop is at 338 metres with line 6, and Erasmussingel bus stop is at 379 metres with line 174. Rotterdam Noord train station is about 626 metres away.
What do residents say about living in Hillegersberg Zuid?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.58, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a safe, clean neighbourhood with a good connection to the centre, though they mention occasional speed and noise pollution on Straatweg and Kleiweg. Another says it is quiet and not too far, but notes there is no metro within walking distance.
What is the average asking price in the neighbourhood?
The average asking price for homes in Hillegersberg Zuid is €497,223, with a median of €435,000. The average price per m² is €4,909. This home is listed at €485,000, which is below the neighbourhood average asking price.
